The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) co-hosted the Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA) 2024 Conference at the Galaxy International Convention Center from Wednesday until yesterday, with integrated resort operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) being the event’s principal sponsor.
The conference featured over 200 delegates, including scholars, industry leaders, policymakers and various professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region.
It was the second time that the SAR welcomed the APTA Conference – the first being the 2010 edition also co-hosted by UTM (then still known as the Institute for Tourism Studies).
The local university believes that Macau hosting the APTA 2024 Conference “exemplifies the city’s burgeoning status as a global MICE destination”.
Furthermore, in line with the Macau SAR Government’s “1+4” development strategy for appropriate economic diversification, international conferences like APTA 2024 will “not only boost the local economy through increased tourism-related consumption but will also enhance Macau’s reputation as a preferred destination for regional and global professional MICE events.
APTA is a globally-recognised organisation dedicated to promoting high-quality research in tourism and hospitality, with UTM being one of its institutional members. Since its inaugural conference in 1995, APTA has established the event as a key forum for academics and industry professionals to share information on research achievements and to discuss new ideas.
Source and Photo: UTM
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